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Mahogany Dock Piles

Pointed mahogany piles of nonconiferous wood, roughly trimmed for marine dock foundations. Classified under HTS 4404.20.0080 as nonconiferous piles suitable for piling applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4406Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If creosote treated

Creosoted or oil-treated piles classify as preserved wood regardless of roughness.

4418Lower: 15.7% vs 37.5%

If part of assembled structures

Piles in kits or assembled dock components go to 4418 joinery.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Marine use may require rot-proofing—declare treatments separately; heavy weight impacts freight duties; phytosanitary for tropical woods critical